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Oil prices hover near two-week lows while diesel costs hit records

Crude values stayed close to their lowest marks since early September on Wednesday due to improving supplies from the Gulf. At the same time, European low-sulphur gasoil premiums reached a record high after Donald Trump backed a potential diesel export ban. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia resumed operations on its key East-West pipeline following recent drone attacks.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 September 2026 at 11:53

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